opinion

Words with a similar base: legal_opinion, opinion, popular_opinion, public_opinion

'opinion'

[opinion.n.01] as in: a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

Examples:
my opinion differs from yours
I am not of your persuasion
what are your thoughts on Haiti?

'opinion'

[opinion.n.02] as in: a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof

Examples:
his opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page

'opinion'

[public_opinion.n.01] as in: a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people

Examples:
he asked for a poll of public opinion

'opinion'

[opinion.n.04] as in: the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision

Examples:
opinions are usually written by a single judge

'opinion'

[opinion.n.05] as in: the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)

'opinion'

[impression.n.01] as in: a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

Examples:
his impression of her was favorable
what are your feelings about the crisis?
it strengthened my belief in his sincerity
I had a feeling that she was lying

Origins

					opinion (English)
└── opinion (Middle English (1100-1500))

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